Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
African Iris
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
African Iris
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Iris africano
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
African Iris
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Iridaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of African Iris and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.